Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Grantville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Chaplain to provide pastoral care, manage spiritual centers, and advise on moral issues. This full-time position requires a Bachelor’s degree and pastoral experience, focusing on enhancing the spiritual resilience of Airmen. Join a mission-driven team that supports the faith needs of personnel in diverse contexts.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s degree and Master of Divinity from accredited institutions.
• Two years of pastoral ministry experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with additional requirements for commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise leadership on ethical and moral issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and operations.

Skills

Religious Leadership

Spiritual Counseling

Advisory Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than many situations our Airmen face throughout their service. Providing pastoral care ministry and counseling to those of faith and those of no faith, Air Force chaplains are religious ministry professionals who support the spiritual resilience of our Airmen worldwide. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance. They are also advocates for our Airmen and consult with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

1. Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations worldwide
2. Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites
3. Advise leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, moral, morale, and quality-of-life issues
4. Supervise and manage chapel personnel, operations, and religious ministry programs

Qualifications, Education, and Training

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 120 semester hours. A Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with no less than 72 hours from an accredited institution.
• Pastoral Ministry Experience: Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, Other faith groups.
• Additional Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen, receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser, meet medical and physical fitness standards, have no disqualifying legal or disciplinary issues, and be commissioned before age 40 (age waivers may be available).
• Personnel Status: Officer. Upon joining, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend on education and experience.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration

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